Air Weft Insertion
AssemblyThe compressed-air system that flies the weft across: a main nozzle launches it from a measured length, relay nozzles in the reed channel keep it moving, and air tanks and fast valves time each blast. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Air Weft Insertion
7 top-level lines as of r2098| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Main Nozzle | air-jet-loom-main-nozzle | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 2 | Relay Nozzle | air-jet-loom-relay-nozzle | 24× | 24 | · | part |
| 3 | Air Tank | air-jet-loom-air-tank | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 4 | Air Valve | air-jet-loom-valve | 26× | 26 | · | part |
| 5 | Relay | relay | 8× | 8 | · | part |
| 6 | Weft Accumulator | air-jet-loom-weft-feeder | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 7 | Weft Sensor | air-jet-loom-weft-sensor | 2× | 2 | · | part |